tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803089819195268572024-03-13T03:40:43.630-05:00Amandabout.townNews, trends, cultureAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comBlogger940125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-8528672710742415332010-01-07T12:33:00.003-05:002010-01-07T12:36:19.244-05:00We're moving!Amandabout.town is movin' on up -- to Wordpress.Come visit us in our new home!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-64970744306541473862010-01-04T15:26:00.004-05:002010-01-04T16:34:29.675-05:00South Koreans experience what it's like to "die"For Jung Joon, the moment of truth arrives for his clients as they slip into the casket and he pounds the lid in place with a wooden hammer.Insights arise, he says, as they are confronted with total, claustrophobic darkness, left alone to weigh their regrets and ponder eternity.Jung, a slight 39-year-old with an undertaker's blue suit and a preacher's demeanor, is a resolute counselor on the Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-73713086537771369342010-01-04T10:17:00.005-05:002010-01-04T10:56:16.084-05:00Immigrants transforming Malden anewI almost hesitate to post this, because Malden is such a well-kept secret:The Boston Globe says Malden, an unassuming community of 56,000 residents just minutes north of Boston, has quietly become a major destination for immigrants, second in the state only to Chelsea in its percentage of foreign-born residents.The foreign-born population of Malden has doubled since 1990 to 37 percent, according Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-17781837901082406072009-12-31T14:59:00.001-05:002009-12-31T15:00:50.455-05:00Remembering a Mass. native and GW grad killed in Afghanistan Bolton mother recalls son killed in Afghanistan terror attack December 31, 2009 02:37 PM By Bryan Bender and John R. Ellement, Globe Staff The mother of a Bolton native killed in a terrorist attack in Afghanistan that claimed the lives of seven CIA agents today mourned the loss of her youngest child, but also spoke proudly of his devotion to his family and his Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-34665199740314432312009-12-31T11:00:00.002-05:002009-12-31T11:03:09.764-05:00Street life to dance lifeKrumping credited with diverting teens from a troubled pathAt 16, Daniel Grant carried a gun. When he wasn’t skipping class, he was starting fights at school. His friends were gang members from his South End neighborhood. But then a powerful force diverted him from what appeared to be a clear path to self-destruction.The force, he says, was a dance - a frenetic form of self expression called Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-68751889376566389112009-12-29T12:45:00.003-05:002009-12-29T12:53:49.301-05:00Introducing the 2010 PMC jerseyThoughts?It's a little hippy-dippy for me with that sun, but I dig the wave and the bagpipes.Registration for the 2010 PMC opens on January 19 -- alumni can register early on January 12, or even as early as the 5th if you're a Heavy Hitter!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-42961707786904642032009-12-18T13:46:00.004-05:002009-12-18T13:58:31.143-05:00Lingerie for your toes?Check it -- little lacy thingies that slip on your feet, to peep out of open-toed shoes or pumps!http://voethosiery.comAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-18562164300284425472009-12-16T09:44:00.003-05:002009-12-16T09:47:38.654-05:00What the EFF is wrong with people ‘Bait dog’ was left to die, animal rescue workers say A severely wounded and hypothermic dog, believed to be a "bait dog" used to test other dogs' fighting instincts, was found abandoned and motionless near a busy Hyde Park road Monday night, according to the Animal Rescue League of Boston. The dog, a female pit bull around 3 years old, was found by an animal Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-28859059895295085102009-12-14T12:39:00.001-05:002009-12-14T12:39:06.140-05:00Health-related books -- latimes.comHealth-related books -- latimes.comPosted using ShareThisAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-8689237441768873412009-12-14T11:41:00.001-05:002009-12-14T11:41:24.977-05:00Fresh Cranberry MuffinsThese look delicious! Cooking with cranberries is a favorite of mine.Fresh Cranberry MuffinsAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-65133193412698854832009-12-11T09:58:00.002-05:002009-12-11T10:04:40.941-05:00Editor & Publisher and Kirkus Reviews CloseAbandoning some of the best known names in trade publishing, the Nielsen Company said Thursday that it would shut down Editor & Publisher and Kirkus Reviews, and sell a stable of other publications, including Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter, to a newly formed media company.Nielsen’s plans to sell had been reported for months, but the news that E&P and Kirkus would close at the end ofAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-6590793385823860232009-12-10T13:39:00.002-05:002009-12-10T13:45:22.458-05:00The latest edition of "Animals are Not Toys"I find it amazing that in San Francisco, Chihuahuas are about to eclipse Pitbulls as the most-often-abandoned dog breed at area shelters.Seriously? They can't find homes for Chihuahuas and Pitbulls? Between Somerville, Medford and Malden alone, I think we could find homes for 100% of those animals. There's two Chihuahuas in my six-condo building alone, and probably a dozen pitbulls get walked Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-51989835895389970762009-12-09T15:00:00.003-05:002009-12-09T15:02:25.414-05:00Nicholas D. Kristof: Cancer from the Kitchen?The battle over health care focuses on access to insurance, or tempests like the one that erupted over new mammogram guidelines.But what about broader public health challenges? What if breast cancer in the United States has less to do with insurance or mammograms and more to do with contaminants in our water or air -- or in certain plastic containers in our kitchens?What if the surge in asthma Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-38128724406225459462009-12-03T12:03:00.003-05:002009-12-03T12:21:46.272-05:00New Vej Naturals location confirmedIt's the site of the old Joey's Thai Cafe in Davis Square. Know where Subway is? Ace Wheelworks? Yeah, it's on that side of the square, right in between those two spots on Elm Street.View Larger MapLearn more about Lisa and Bob Bouley, the owners of Vej Naturals, including detailed nutritional information on the Vegan diet, here.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-76140065734654140342009-12-01T15:50:00.015-05:002009-12-01T16:25:10.335-05:00Iconic Rhode Island Christmas OrnamentsSelected as one of the Boston Globe's "Top 25 New England Holiday Gifts," Duke Marcoccio's www.mylittletown.com brings Rhode Island's own brand of Americana to life. I might need a few of these ornaments, in particular the Del's lemonade which is making my mouth water right now.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-38780035357601926342009-11-18T15:26:00.003-05:002009-11-18T15:52:39.223-05:00Opening tonight: "Lord Hobo"This replaces the overpriced B-Side Lounge. From the looks of it, this place could be even MORE pretentious!Lord Hobo92 Hampshire StreetCambridgeClick here to see the menu.Friend them on Facebook.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-81744483978056925992009-11-13T12:49:00.006-05:002009-11-13T12:56:47.086-05:00VejNaturals moves from Malden to Davis SquareAnd you thought Friday the 13th was UNLUCKY? Not when you get this kind of news.According to VejNaturals.com, Oak Grove's only vegan Restaurant will be shuttering its (teeny, tiny) doors in Malden and reopening in DAVIS SQUARE IN SOMERVILLE COME DECEMBER!* Pause as all of Vegetarian Somerville rejoices *I'm not afraid to be their first customer.Read more about their menu offerings here, where youAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-79924586036460546162009-11-13T12:32:00.000-05:002009-11-13T12:48:46.530-05:00The kiss of deathHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi is planning today to endorse US Representative Michael E. Capuano, a key coup in a race against Martha Coakley, who is seeking to become the first female US senator from Massachusetts.Pelosi, the first female speaker of the House, will formally endorse Capuano at the Omni Parker House in downtown Boston.“Mike’s proven record of accomplishment in the House is clear Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-1428852212194630562009-11-11T12:46:00.009-05:002009-11-11T12:51:18.776-05:00Video of the DayI'm sorry but this is super cute.Side note, this guy just played....wait for it....the NATICK HIGH SCHOOL auditorium.Sean Kingston | MTV MUSICAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-42187555759796883752009-11-11T10:30:00.004-05:002009-11-11T10:39:21.912-05:00Last Brigham's in Boston closesThe worst part? It's down the street from my office and I've never been. Then again, I've seen them drop off one by one over the years, and it's sad no matter which location closes. Natick, Somerville, Boston...Read more in today's Globe.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-43470010341968221742009-11-10T11:55:00.004-05:002009-11-10T12:03:27.280-05:00Video Profile: Dressed for SuccessFollow one local college student as she embarks on a career fair with help from "Dress For Success," which offers unemployed women free makeovers and job interview attire as they re-enter the work force. Clients are referred from a variety of sources, and many are getting their first job after going through rehab, serving a prison sentence or escaping an abusive partner. I've donated several Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-83360572620898198292009-11-09T16:18:00.001-05:002009-11-09T16:21:27.212-05:00This looks super deliciousLentil BologneseWatch as Kinzie constructs the meatless version of an Italian classic. The longer the flavors are allowed to mingle together over heat, the more delicious the sauce becomes. This recipe comes from Kinzie of To Cheese or Not to Cheese?Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-5537358528091857882009-11-06T13:01:00.006-05:002009-11-06T13:14:56.239-05:00Boston Globe: Afghanistan's forgotten classBy Ellen GoodmanAfter 9/11, when we went after Al Qaeda and the Taliban who had hosted these terrorists, many saw collateral virtue in the liberation of Afghan women. Indeed, President Bush played this moral card in his 2002 State of the Union speech when he declared to thunderous applause: “Today women are free, and are part of Afghanistan’s new government.’’ Mission accomplished. Many women Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-57128012635409912072009-10-29T11:01:00.001-05:002009-10-29T11:01:40.559-05:00Cash for Candy: Dentists to buy kids' Halloween haul - Framingham, MA - The MetroWest Daily NewsCash for Candy: Dentists to buy kids' Halloween haul - Framingham, MA - The MetroWest Daily NewsPosted using ShareThisAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880308981919526857.post-25391436680389084542009-10-29T08:59:00.001-05:002009-10-29T08:59:15.372-05:00Renters get little relief as demand rises, incomes fall - The Boston GlobeRenters get little relief as demand rises, incomes fall - The Boston GlobePosted using ShareThisAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753218841639777319noreply@blogger.com